1974 FORD CUSTOM Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 74V118000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Tires:tread/belt
- Affected:
- 35,711
- Notes:
- Ford campaign no 127.possibility that the firestone hr78-15 tires installedmay have been undercured during the vulcanizing process.this conditionresults in localized overheating at the tire shoulder or lower sidewall thatcould cause chunking and/or separation, resulting in rapid loss of air duringvehicle operation.(correct by inspecting and replacing tires with new tireswhen necessary).note0 also see firestone tire & rubber company equipmentcampaign number 74e-017uch.model domstart domend.ford 1974mar - 1974jun.torino 1974jun - 1974jun.f100 1974mar - 1974jun.
- Campaign:
- 73V181000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1973 - 07/31/1973
- Affected:
- 74,884
- Notes:
- Ford campaign no h-ob.possibility that the 2v carburetor used on 302, 351 and400cid engines with automatic transmission may have misalignment between thetransmission linkage lever and adjusting screw assembly and the throttle levertab.if condition exists, it may cause contact between the screw threads andthe edge of the throttle lever tab and cause throttle to stick in an openposition.(correct by inspecting and realigning linkage where necessary).
- Campaign:
- 80V143000 on 12/08/1980
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1972 - 07/31/1974
- Affected:
- 314,400
- Defect:
- Some of the flexible five-blade engine cooling fans may be subject to high blade stresses that can result from resonant vibration inputs occurring during normal vehicle operation. this can result in the blades cracking due to fatigue, and portions of the blade may separate from the fan assembly without prior warning.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace defective fan with one of an improved five-bladed design, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 351w cid engines and airconditioning.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: blade portions propelled from a rotating fan may damageunderhood components and cause personal injury to bystanders if the hood isopen.
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